10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,907 miles

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problem #85

Jul 281995

Suburban

  • miles
In August, 1995 consumer began to experience brake failure. Vehicle would pull left or right, or if there was a hard stop it would result in extended stopping distance. Dealership cannot duplicate problem, and suggested that consumer take vehicle some where else. Also, consumer owned a Suburban 93, and experienced similar problem. However, dealership bought vehicle back from consumer.

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #84

Jul 201998

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Anti-lock brake sensor failed.

- Wytheville, VA, USA

problem #83

Jul 011998

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #82

Jul 201998

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
ABS; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal gets hard and brakes fail to stop the vehicle, causing an extended stopping distance before vehicle comes to a stop.

- Russell, OH, USA

problem #81

Jun 151995

Suburban

  • miles
Ongoing problem with door; whenever automatic switch is used it causes door not to close properly. Also, ABS failed to operate. Vehicle was taken on three occasions to dealer shop, and consumer was informed that nothing could be found. In addition, door would not open from the inside, consumer would have to open door from the outside to let herself out of the vehicle.

- Town Butner, NC, USA

problem #80

Oct 291998

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
RA95026; poor brake performance; brakes feel real spongy and the braking distance takes twice as long. This happens while driving on regular road conditions, no inclement weather. The dealer is not able to find a problem with the brakes. Dealer stated that the system is working normally.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #79

Jun 011998

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The ABS does not work properly. Whenever the brakes are applied in an emergency situation the vehicle keeps going without stopping.

- Barneghat, NJ, USA

problem #78

Jan 241998

Suburban

  • miles
While applying brakes the ABS system would be subject to an intermittent failure. (EA95-026). This would cause the brakes to have extended stopping distance. This happened while going uphill on damp pavement. Will be taken vehicle to dealer.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #77

Dec 011995

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS fade.

- Ossining, NY, USA

problem #76

Dec 041997

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed on two occasions.

- Pleasantville, NY, USA

problem #75

Dec 301997

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When braking you have to push far towards the floor before the brakes work.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

problem #74

Mar 261998

(reported on)

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Mechesney Park, IL, USA

problem #73

Dec 171997

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Extended stopping distance.

- Tolland, CT, USA

problem #72

Nov 251997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes went to floor.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #71

Nov 181997

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes not adequate for size of vehicle, extended stopping distance.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #70

Nov 241997

Suburban

  • miles
When attempting to come to a complete stop traveling 30 mph, consumer experienced extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident.

- Glen Awen, VA, USA

problem #69

Jan 141998

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On wet pavement ABS brakes are faulty, vehicle fails to stop when brakes are applied. Dealer found no fault with ABS brakes. Owner was almost involved in an accident.

- Higgings Lake, MI, USA

problem #68

Jan 021997

Suburban

  • miles
Master cylinder is leaking brake fluid. The dealer has been notified.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #67

Oct 011995

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upon making a sudden or a gradual stop on wet or dry pavement consumer noticed on some occasions the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer noted there was limited pulstation in the brake pedal. At times, resulting in the vehicle skdiding, once resulting in a collision. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has not replaced any parts.

- Barrington, RI, USA

problem #66

Nov 021997

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner was driving on the highway applied the brakes and they didn't respond at all. Due to the brakes not responding, the owner hit another car and then the truck slowed down and came to a hold.

- Torrance, CA, USA

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